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Sanjay Seth calls for self-reliant defence ecosystem to realise Viksit Bharat Vision, inaugurates VISV-2026

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Friday underscored the importance of building a technologically advanced and self-reliant defence ecosystem to strengthen India's military capabilities and expand its global partnerships, asserting that indigenous research, innovation and manufacturing would play a crucial role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Inaugurating VISV-2026 (Vision, Innovation, Synergy and Values), organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) at the Manekshaw Centre here, Seth said the four pillars of the initiative represented the guiding principles for strengthening India's defence capabilities and deepening international cooperation.
The event, themed 'Showcasing Defence Capabilities, Strengthening Global Partnerships', featured a seminar on 'DRDO Defence Solutions for Partner Nations: From Technology to Strategic Partnerships'.
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